Suzanne’s Sarasota Guidebook
Beaches and Keys
The crown jewel of Sarasota’s public beaches, it was named America’s No. 1 beach by Dr. Beach in 2011 and again in 2017, and by TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards in 2015 and 2020. A $21 million renovation has yielded lots of handsome picnic pavilions, a great kids’ playground, new concession/restroom building and more. Quartz crystal powdery sand, gentle waves, casual eateries, island vibe.
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Siesta Key
The crown jewel of Sarasota’s public beaches, it was named America’s No. 1 beach by Dr. Beach in 2011 and again in 2017, and by TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards in 2015 and 2020. A $21 million renovation has yielded lots of handsome picnic pavilions, a great kids’ playground, new concession/restroom building and more. Quartz crystal powdery sand, gentle waves, casual eateries, island vibe.
Within walking distance of St. Armands Circle’s shops and restaurants, Lido Beach has year-round lifeguards, ample parking, a concession stand, wheelchair access and a public swimming pool.
*** Because Siesta Key can be a zoo and has no food/drinks on the beach, for a great beach spot, park next to the ritz Carlton on Lido Key, walk the trail on the south side of the building to the beach where they run a local favorite spot - the Ritz tiki bar, which is open to the public. (The chairs on the beach are not.)
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Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin DrWithin walking distance of St. Armands Circle’s shops and restaurants, Lido Beach has year-round lifeguards, ample parking, a concession stand, wheelchair access and a public swimming pool.
*** Because Siesta Key can be a zoo and has no food/drinks on the beach, for a great beach spot, park next to the ritz Carlton on Lido Key, walk the trail on the south side of the building to the beach where they run a local favorite spot - the Ritz tiki bar, which is open to the public. (The chairs on the beach are not.)
This unspoiled stretch of natural coastline south of Venice is a prime place to find fossilized sharks’ teeth. A short nature trail leads to nearby marshlands, or just kick back and enjoy the peace and quiet. Nature lovers enjoy the walking trail that leads to the Venetian Waterway Park. Restrooms and picnic area, but no lifeguards.
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Harbor DrThis unspoiled stretch of natural coastline south of Venice is a prime place to find fossilized sharks’ teeth. A short nature trail leads to nearby marshlands, or just kick back and enjoy the peace and quiet. Nature lovers enjoy the walking trail that leads to the Venetian Waterway Park. Restrooms and picnic area, but no lifeguards.
Head here to visit Mote Aquarium and eat at the Salty Dog while watching the boats go by on the pass.
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Longboat Key
Head here to visit Mote Aquarium and eat at the Salty Dog while watching the boats go by on the pass.
Treasure hunters and beachcombers flock to this beach to search for fossilized sharks’ teeth. The Venice Beach Pavilion houses a concession stand. Year-round lifeguards, plus beach wheelchairs, picnicking, restrooms and well-loved beach volleyball courts.
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101 The Esplanade STreasure hunters and beachcombers flock to this beach to search for fossilized sharks’ teeth. The Venice Beach Pavilion houses a concession stand. Year-round lifeguards, plus beach wheelchairs, picnicking, restrooms and well-loved beach volleyball courts.
Florida’s west coast is not a surfing hotspot, but the jetties, meant to battle erosion, help to create decent-size surf with regularity. (They’re also home to some great fishing, as resident anglers will attest.) Bait shop and concession stand, plus year-round lifeguards, restrooms and volleyball and horseshoe courts.
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1000 S Casey Key RdFlorida’s west coast is not a surfing hotspot, but the jetties, meant to battle erosion, help to create decent-size surf with regularity. (They’re also home to some great fishing, as resident anglers will attest.) Bait shop and concession stand, plus year-round lifeguards, restrooms and volleyball and horseshoe courts.
Sarasota County’s oldest public beach has a boat launch, playground, picnic tables, snack bar and a popular weekly drum circle. The 1950s-era Nokomis Beach Plaza has been restored to its midcentury modern glory. Five walkovers protect the dunes and shoreline. On Casey Key; lifeguards are on duty year-round.
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Nokomis Beach
Sarasota County’s oldest public beach has a boat launch, playground, picnic tables, snack bar and a popular weekly drum circle. The 1950s-era Nokomis Beach Plaza has been restored to its midcentury modern glory. Five walkovers protect the dunes and shoreline. On Casey Key; lifeguards are on duty year-round.
This quiet beach on south Siesta Key has a playground, picnic pavilion, fishing pier, handicapped-accessible boardwalk, restrooms and ample parking. A kayak launch, too, for boaters to explore the adjacent lagoon and natural wetlands. Adjacent to it is the county’s only beachfront campground. No lifeguards on duty.
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Turtle Beach
This quiet beach on south Siesta Key has a playground, picnic pavilion, fishing pier, handicapped-accessible boardwalk, restrooms and ample parking. A kayak launch, too, for boaters to explore the adjacent lagoon and natural wetlands. Adjacent to it is the county’s only beachfront campground. No lifeguards on duty.
A long, uninterrupted stretch of public shoreline on the south end of Anna Maria Island. Ample parking along the road or in a large lot to the south, where you’ll also find concessions, restrooms and a big picnic area.
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Coquina Beach station
A long, uninterrupted stretch of public shoreline on the south end of Anna Maria Island. Ample parking along the road or in a large lot to the south, where you’ll also find concessions, restrooms and a big picnic area.
Sightseeing
The 18.5-mile multi-use recreational rail trail connecting Sarasota and Venice called Legacy Trail is literally 1 block away. This trail is limited to cyclists, runners, and walkers and is a great place to get some outside exercise. It connects to various cities, downtown districts, and scenic nature paths backed by lush greenery. Take in the fresh air as you enjoy a peaceful walk, go for a jog, or teach your kids how to bike along this picturesque trail. You can also make stops along the way to take pictures and explore nearby restaurants or shops. You and your kids of all ages will enjoy traversing this trail.
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Legacy Trail
Legacy TrailThe 18.5-mile multi-use recreational rail trail connecting Sarasota and Venice called Legacy Trail is literally 1 block away. This trail is limited to cyclists, runners, and walkers and is a great place to get some outside exercise. It connects to various cities, downtown districts, and scenic nature paths backed by lush greenery. Take in the fresh air as you enjoy a peaceful walk, go for a jog, or teach your kids how to bike along this picturesque trail. You can also make stops along the way to take pictures and explore nearby restaurants or shops. You and your kids of all ages will enjoy traversing this trail.
We highly recommend visiting Bayfront Park and walking the peninsula at sunset after grabbing a drink at O’Leary’s - drinks are okay and food is terrible, but they usually have live music and tables to sit at in the park on the water with views of Ringling Bridge and all of the sailboats on the bay. The famous statue that portrays a US Navy sailor embracing and kissing a total stranger on V-day, Unconditional Surrender, is located in front of nearby Marina Jack. Marina Jack’s downstairs is also a great place for a drink on the back outdoor area. (The food and the upstairs restaurant are not that great).
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Парк Бэйфронт
5 Bayfront DrWe highly recommend visiting Bayfront Park and walking the peninsula at sunset after grabbing a drink at O’Leary’s - drinks are okay and food is terrible, but they usually have live music and tables to sit at in the park on the water with views of Ringling Bridge and all of the sailboats on the bay. The famous statue that portrays a US Navy sailor embracing and kissing a total stranger on V-day, Unconditional Surrender, is located in front of nearby Marina Jack. Marina Jack’s downstairs is also a great place for a drink on the back outdoor area. (The food and the upstairs restaurant are not that great).
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 15-acre botanical garden located at 900 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, Florida. The Gardens are located on the grounds of the former home of Marie and William Selby. The Gardens feature preserved collections of epiphytes, feature more than 20,000 living plants including 5,500 orchids, 3,500 bromeliads and 1,600 other plants. The living collection is accompanied by an herbarium, with dried and preserved specimens of tropical flora; the world's second-largest spirit collection consisting of vials of mostly orchid flowers in preservative fluids; and a library. More than 150 expeditions to the tropics and subtropics have contributed to these collections. Selby Gardens' botanists have discovered or described more than 2,000 plant species previously unknown to science.[2]
The Gardens maintain banyans, bamboo, live oaks, palms, mangroves, succulents, wildflowers, cycads, bromeliads, a butterfly garden, a fragrance garden, an edible garden, and a koi pond, on a site bordering Sarasota Bay. The interactive Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden is designed to help children develop a lifelong appreciation for rainforest plants.
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Ботанические сады Мари Селби
1534 Mound StThe Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a 15-acre botanical garden located at 900 South Palm Avenue in Sarasota, Florida. The Gardens are located on the grounds of the former home of Marie and William Selby. The Gardens feature preserved collections of epiphytes, feature more than 20,000 living plants including 5,500 orchids, 3,500 bromeliads and 1,600 other plants. The living collection is accompanied by an herbarium, with dried and preserved specimens of tropical flora; the world's second-largest spirit collection consisting of vials of mostly orchid flowers in preservative fluids; and a library. More than 150 expeditions to the tropics and subtropics have contributed to these collections. Selby Gardens' botanists have discovered or described more than 2,000 plant species previously unknown to science.[2]
The Gardens maintain banyans, bamboo, live oaks, palms, mangroves, succulents, wildflowers, cycads, bromeliads, a butterfly garden, a fragrance garden, an edible garden, and a koi pond, on a site bordering Sarasota Bay. The interactive Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden is designed to help children develop a lifelong appreciation for rainforest plants.
Walking around the Bolger Playspace and Bayfront Gardens of the Ringling is perfect for some cheap family fun.You can also do fun family photo shoots in Ca’d’zan, a Venetian Gothic-style mansion on the grounds. Walk around and discover the vast collection of artworks in the Ringling Museum of Art. Better yet, let your kids explore the Circus Museum. The collection includes performer wardrobes, props wagons, and more. The Ringling’s extensive grounds and many exhibits are sure to be a hit with the entire family, from your toddler all the way to your teen.
The institution offers 21 galleries of European paintings as well as Cypriot antiquities and Asian, American, and contemporary art. The museum's art collection currently consists of more than 10,000 objects that include a variety of paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, photographs, and decorative arts from ancient through contemporary periods and from around the world. The most celebrated items in the museum are 16th–20th-century European paintings, including a world-renowned collection of Peter Paul Rubens paintings. Other artists represented include Benjamin West, Marcel Duchamp, Mark Kostabi, Diego Velázquez, Paolo Veronese, Rosa Bonheur, Gianlorenzo Bernini, Giuliano Finelli, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Frans Hals, Nicolas Poussin, Joseph Wright of Derby, Thomas Gainsborough, Eugène Boudin, and Benedetto Pagni.
In all, more than 150,000 square feet have been added to the campus, which includes the art museum, circus museum, and Ca' d'Zan, the Ringlings' mansion, which has been restored, along with the historic Asolo Theater. New additions to the campus include the McKay Visitor's Pavilion, the Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion exhibiting studio glass art, the Johnson-Blalock Education Building housing The Ringling Art Library and Cuneo Conservation Lab, the Tibbals Learning Center complete with a miniature circus, the Searing Wing, a 30,000-square-foot gallery for special exhibitions attached to the art museum, the Chao Center for Asian Art, and the Monda Gallery for Contemporary Art.
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Художественный музей Джона и Мейбл Ринглинг
5401 Bay Shore RdWalking around the Bolger Playspace and Bayfront Gardens of the Ringling is perfect for some cheap family fun.You can also do fun family photo shoots in Ca’d’zan, a Venetian Gothic-style mansion on the grounds. Walk around and discover the vast collection of artworks in the Ringling Museum of Art. Better yet, let your kids explore the Circus Museum. The collection includes performer wardrobes, props wagons, and more. The Ringling’s extensive grounds and many exhibits are sure to be a hit with the entire family, from your toddler all the way to your teen.
The institution offers 21 galleries of European paintings as well as Cypriot antiquities and Asian, American, and contemporary art. The museum's art collection currently consists of more than 10,000 objects that include a variety of paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, photographs, and decorative arts from ancient through contemporary periods and from around the world. The most celebrated items in the museum are 16th–20th-century European paintings, including a world-renowned collection of Peter Paul Rubens paintings. Other artists represented include Benjamin West, Marcel Duchamp, Mark Kostabi, Diego Velázquez, Paolo Veronese, Rosa Bonheur, Gianlorenzo Bernini, Giuliano Finelli, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Frans Hals, Nicolas Poussin, Joseph Wright of Derby, Thomas Gainsborough, Eugène Boudin, and Benedetto Pagni.
In all, more than 150,000 square feet have been added to the campus, which includes the art museum, circus museum, and Ca' d'Zan, the Ringlings' mansion, which has been restored, along with the historic Asolo Theater. New additions to the campus include the McKay Visitor's Pavilion, the Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion exhibiting studio glass art, the Johnson-Blalock Education Building housing The Ringling Art Library and Cuneo Conservation Lab, the Tibbals Learning Center complete with a miniature circus, the Searing Wing, a 30,000-square-foot gallery for special exhibitions attached to the art museum, the Chao Center for Asian Art, and the Monda Gallery for Contemporary Art.
Upscale shopping and eating. A one-of-a-kind place to shop and dine with more than 130 Boutiques, Specialty Shops, Galleries, and Restaurants. A trip to St. Armands Circle might be in order. This little island has a unique European vibe to it that will make you feel like you’ve left the country when you visit. Check out the white sands of Lido Beach and let the kids enjoy the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Then, head on over to St. Armands Circle to eat at one of the restaurants, al-fresco or go shopping for mid-century modern pieces in the shopping district. A day at the beach with a few hours of shopping can be fun for the entire family.
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Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleUpscale shopping and eating. A one-of-a-kind place to shop and dine with more than 130 Boutiques, Specialty Shops, Galleries, and Restaurants. A trip to St. Armands Circle might be in order. This little island has a unique European vibe to it that will make you feel like you’ve left the country when you visit. Check out the white sands of Lido Beach and let the kids enjoy the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Then, head on over to St. Armands Circle to eat at one of the restaurants, al-fresco or go shopping for mid-century modern pieces in the shopping district. A day at the beach with a few hours of shopping can be fun for the entire family.
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is a non-profit organization highlighting marine research and education on City Island. A walk around Mote is both fun and educational.
There are tons of fun exhibits to discover when you visit the aquarium. You’ll be able to see beautiful displays, from coral reefs and sea jellies all the way to playful river otters and lazy alligators. You can wave hello to the manatees and sea turtles and if you want something a little more exciting, you can wonder at the 135,000-gallon tank teeming with cool sharks. Mote Aquarium is a family-friendly location that sea and animal lovers of all ages will enjoy. You can even come here with a baby and still have tons of fun.
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Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyMote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is a non-profit organization highlighting marine research and education on City Island. A walk around Mote is both fun and educational.
There are tons of fun exhibits to discover when you visit the aquarium. You’ll be able to see beautiful displays, from coral reefs and sea jellies all the way to playful river otters and lazy alligators. You can wave hello to the manatees and sea turtles and if you want something a little more exciting, you can wonder at the 135,000-gallon tank teeming with cool sharks. Mote Aquarium is a family-friendly location that sea and animal lovers of all ages will enjoy. You can even come here with a baby and still have tons of fun.
Big Cat Habitat is an animal sanctuary that focuses on housing big cats like tigers and lions. Animal lovers are sure to love a trip to see the big cats prowling about the sanctuary. From lions and tigers all the way to non-cat species like bears and monkeys, your kids will have the chance to meet them all. Besides watching the animals in their habitat, your kids can have a meet and greet with some of them - say hello to foxes, sloths, wallabies, and more. The entire family can visit the Big Cat Habitat but animal encounters might be better appreciated by tweens and teens.
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Большой котовый ареал и приют на побережье Мексиканского залива
7101 Palmer BlvdBig Cat Habitat is an animal sanctuary that focuses on housing big cats like tigers and lions. Animal lovers are sure to love a trip to see the big cats prowling about the sanctuary. From lions and tigers all the way to non-cat species like bears and monkeys, your kids will have the chance to meet them all. Besides watching the animals in their habitat, your kids can have a meet and greet with some of them - say hello to foxes, sloths, wallabies, and more. The entire family can visit the Big Cat Habitat but animal encounters might be better appreciated by tweens and teens.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a family-owned local zoo home to 200 different species, both native and exotic. Have fun going around the zoo and meeting different animals like parrots, snakes, lemurs, and more. You can attend animal shows and even have your picture taken with different animals. There are tons of things for kids to do in this local zoo, from feeding a flamingo, counting baby ducks, and even holding a snake. The entire brood can have fun while in Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Walk around the zoo with your baby or let your teen experience the thrill of holding a real, live alligator.
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Сарасота Джангл Гарденс
3701 Bay Shore RdSarasota Jungle Gardens is a family-owned local zoo home to 200 different species, both native and exotic. Have fun going around the zoo and meeting different animals like parrots, snakes, lemurs, and more. You can attend animal shows and even have your picture taken with different animals. There are tons of things for kids to do in this local zoo, from feeding a flamingo, counting baby ducks, and even holding a snake. The entire brood can have fun while in Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Walk around the zoo with your baby or let your teen experience the thrill of holding a real, live alligator.
TreeUmph is an adventure course in nearby Bradenton which is a short 26-minute drive away from Sarasota. If you have the time to go to this elevated outdoor park, make sure not to miss it as it’s a top choice for kids activities near Circus City. You’ll be able to cross suspended bridges and do zip line courses of different levels. Nature meets the gym when you swing around in the aerial courses of TreeUmph today. The zip lines and crazy obstacles will make this gravity-defying activity super memorable. This activity is perfect for climbers ages 7 and up. Other courses might have different age limits. You should also check their website for weight limits.
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TreeUmph! Adventure Course
21805 State Road 70 ETreeUmph is an adventure course in nearby Bradenton which is a short 26-minute drive away from Sarasota. If you have the time to go to this elevated outdoor park, make sure not to miss it as it’s a top choice for kids activities near Circus City. You’ll be able to cross suspended bridges and do zip line courses of different levels. Nature meets the gym when you swing around in the aerial courses of TreeUmph today. The zip lines and crazy obstacles will make this gravity-defying activity super memorable. This activity is perfect for climbers ages 7 and up. Other courses might have different age limits. You should also check their website for weight limits.
Livingston’s Amusements is a 50,000-square-foot entertainment center with a pub grub and a full-service bar.
Create memories to last a lifetime as you have a fun day indoors with your youngsters at Livingston’s Amusements. It features a lively arcade, a bazooka ball arena, billiards, go-karts, and bumper cars. At the arcade, you can enjoy numerous themed games like The Walking Dead, Halo, Monopoly, Mario Kart, Jurassic Park, Nerf, and other classic favorites. Older kids can do other activities like playing a fun round of bazooka ball, enjoying a laid-back game of billiards, and riding bumper cars or go-karts. There are no age limits at this entertainment center, but after 10 pm, all children ages 18 and below need to be accompanied by an adult.
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Porta Elisa
5947 Clark Center AveLivingston’s Amusements is a 50,000-square-foot entertainment center with a pub grub and a full-service bar.
Create memories to last a lifetime as you have a fun day indoors with your youngsters at Livingston’s Amusements. It features a lively arcade, a bazooka ball arena, billiards, go-karts, and bumper cars. At the arcade, you can enjoy numerous themed games like The Walking Dead, Halo, Monopoly, Mario Kart, Jurassic Park, Nerf, and other classic favorites. Older kids can do other activities like playing a fun round of bazooka ball, enjoying a laid-back game of billiards, and riding bumper cars or go-karts. There are no age limits at this entertainment center, but after 10 pm, all children ages 18 and below need to be accompanied by an adult.
The Theatre provides weekly comedy entertainment featuring the best nationally touring stand up comedians in the world many of whom are well known national and international celebrities.
Shows are generally Wed. through Sun. each night at 7:00 p.m. with added late shows on Fri. and Sat. at 9:15 p.m. Special shows are added to the schedule on a regular basis at other times during the week.
The headline comedians and regular host Les McCurdy are featured most every Fri. morning on the local #1 morning radio show Jones & Crane 107.9 WSRZ and have been for over 20 years.
The Theatre YouTube Channel features the only live program featuring an intimate interview with weekly headliners immediatly after a performance in front of the Theatre audience who is a part of the interview.
The Theatre is available for fundraising events for any worthy charity and hosts dozens of these events every year. The Theatre serves the Sarasota/Bradenton area in a variety of charitable ways in and out of the Theatre walls.
The Humor Institute is the training wing of the Theatre with ongoing comedy classes for adults, children, teens, and adults with special needs.
The Theatre is considered by the top professionals in the industry as one of the best comedy venues in the world. It has been awarded Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year and twice voted Best Comedy Venue in Florida.
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McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
1923 Ringling BlvdThe Theatre provides weekly comedy entertainment featuring the best nationally touring stand up comedians in the world many of whom are well known national and international celebrities.
Shows are generally Wed. through Sun. each night at 7:00 p.m. with added late shows on Fri. and Sat. at 9:15 p.m. Special shows are added to the schedule on a regular basis at other times during the week.
The headline comedians and regular host Les McCurdy are featured most every Fri. morning on the local #1 morning radio show Jones & Crane 107.9 WSRZ and have been for over 20 years.
The Theatre YouTube Channel features the only live program featuring an intimate interview with weekly headliners immediatly after a performance in front of the Theatre audience who is a part of the interview.
The Theatre is available for fundraising events for any worthy charity and hosts dozens of these events every year. The Theatre serves the Sarasota/Bradenton area in a variety of charitable ways in and out of the Theatre walls.
The Humor Institute is the training wing of the Theatre with ongoing comedy classes for adults, children, teens, and adults with special needs.
The Theatre is considered by the top professionals in the industry as one of the best comedy venues in the world. It has been awarded Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year and twice voted Best Comedy Venue in Florida.
Located at I-75 and University Parkway, The Mall at UTC is a world-class fashion and dining destination that features approximately 880,000 square feet of retail space with Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Dillard's and more than 150 stores and restaurants in addition to many distinctive retailers not found anywhere else in the local area, offering a diverse mix of fashion and lifestyle retailers, popular favorites, sit-down restaurants and a children's play area.
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University Town Center
257 N Cattlemen RdLocated at I-75 and University Parkway, The Mall at UTC is a world-class fashion and dining destination that features approximately 880,000 square feet of retail space with Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Dillard's and more than 150 stores and restaurants in addition to many distinctive retailers not found anywhere else in the local area, offering a diverse mix of fashion and lifestyle retailers, popular favorites, sit-down restaurants and a children's play area.
Spending a Saturday morning at the Sarasota Farmers' Market has been a downtown tradition since 1979, and attendees cross county lines to take part in it.
From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year long, about 85 vendors gather along Lemon Avenue, between First Street and South Pineapple Avenue. They sell homemade pastas, apparel, jewelry, herbs and produce from local farms, as shoppers fill their canvas totes and wheelbarrows with fresh ingredients for weekend meals.
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Фермерский рынок Сарасоты
North Lemon AvenueSpending a Saturday morning at the Sarasota Farmers' Market has been a downtown tradition since 1979, and attendees cross county lines to take part in it.
From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year long, about 85 vendors gather along Lemon Avenue, between First Street and South Pineapple Avenue. They sell homemade pastas, apparel, jewelry, herbs and produce from local farms, as shoppers fill their canvas totes and wheelbarrows with fresh ingredients for weekend meals.
Neighborhoods
Conveniently located less than two miles from downtown Sarasota, Arlington Park was selected as one of the South Florida locations on the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail. This city park offers residents and visitors a 50-meter lap pool, 25-yard instructional pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, outdoor fitness gym, ½-mile walking trail, and dog park. This park is owned and operated by the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District. Many recreational, as well as aquatic programs, are offered.
BEACHES & PARKS DETAILS
Bicycle Trails
Hiking Trails
Pet Friendly Park
Picnic Facilities
Playground
Pool
Restrooms
Wildlife/Bird Watching
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Arlington Park
Conveniently located less than two miles from downtown Sarasota, Arlington Park was selected as one of the South Florida locations on the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail. This city park offers residents and visitors a 50-meter lap pool, 25-yard instructional pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, outdoor fitness gym, ½-mile walking trail, and dog park. This park is owned and operated by the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District. Many recreational, as well as aquatic programs, are offered.
BEACHES & PARKS DETAILS
Bicycle Trails
Hiking Trails
Pet Friendly Park
Picnic Facilities
Playground
Pool
Restrooms
Wildlife/Bird Watching
A mere mile south of downtown Sarasota, lies a sprawling neighborhood known as Southside teeming with families in both new and historic homes. This family friendly community has influenced the types of businesses that have settled in its commercial district, Southside Village. As a result, it’s an excellent part of town for the family to visit, offering a comfortable, walkable environment for all ages.
Southside Village is primarily made up of restaurants and small boutiques, so be sure to bring a big appetite and a stern shopping game for your day in the neighborhood.
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Southside Village
A mere mile south of downtown Sarasota, lies a sprawling neighborhood known as Southside teeming with families in both new and historic homes. This family friendly community has influenced the types of businesses that have settled in its commercial district, Southside Village. As a result, it’s an excellent part of town for the family to visit, offering a comfortable, walkable environment for all ages.
Southside Village is primarily made up of restaurants and small boutiques, so be sure to bring a big appetite and a stern shopping game for your day in the neighborhood.
Food scene
@ the Ritz Carlton (must go early and have a drink at the bar casual/upscale) but reserve table outside on the waterfront patio a few days in advance for dinner. Also, open for breakfast and lunch. Valet is complimentary
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Jack Dusty
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr@ the Ritz Carlton (must go early and have a drink at the bar casual/upscale) but reserve table outside on the waterfront patio a few days in advance for dinner. Also, open for breakfast and lunch. Valet is complimentary
Best food hands down, casual upscale intimate in old 40’s Florida house, must have mushroom bisque, excellent wines, nestled in the Laurel Park area of downtown
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Indigenous Restaurant
239 S Links AveBest food hands down, casual upscale intimate in old 40’s Florida house, must have mushroom bisque, excellent wines, nestled in the Laurel Park area of downtown
A MUST for dinner - there is always a LONG wait and they do not take reservations - but that is the fun part because they have an incredible outdoor patio with live bluegrass music, drinks and apps or you can order from the bar and FORGO the table JUST ASK TO BE DIRECTED TO PATIO, very casual, hidden in the charming Burns Court area of downtown
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Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtA MUST for dinner - there is always a LONG wait and they do not take reservations - but that is the fun part because they have an incredible outdoor patio with live bluegrass music, drinks and apps or you can order from the bar and FORGO the table JUST ASK TO BE DIRECTED TO PATIO, very casual, hidden in the charming Burns Court area of downtown
(Great happy hour spot at the bar) excellent music and seafood, casual upscale, New Orleans vibe located in Southside Village
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Veronicas Fish and Oyster bar
1830 S Osprey Ave(Great happy hour spot at the bar) excellent music and seafood, casual upscale, New Orleans vibe located in Southside Village
Casual upscale seafood and American on St Armand’s, lively indoor/outdoor
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Shore St. Armands
465 John Ringling BlvdCasual upscale seafood and American on St Armand’s, lively indoor/outdoor
Upscale open air neighborhood bar with great ambiance.
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Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie
1917 S Osprey AveUpscale open air neighborhood bar with great ambiance.
Eclectic, casual upscale, great food, go early to jazz bar on second floor, end up in dessert room on 3rd floor. Excellent choice for special celebrations
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Euphemia Haye Restaurant & The Haye Loft
5540 Gulf of Mexico DrEclectic, casual upscale, great food, go early to jazz bar on second floor, end up in dessert room on 3rd floor. Excellent choice for special celebrations
Casual/dressy upscale, Longboat Key, steak and fish, waterfront, ask for table with view.
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Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
412 Gulf of Mexico DrCasual/dressy upscale, Longboat Key, steak and fish, waterfront, ask for table with view.
Excellent, on water, under trees strewn with lights, indoor/outdoor. North end of Longboat Key, casual, great for a day exploring away from the mainland.
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Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant
760 Broadway StExcellent, on water, under trees strewn with lights, indoor/outdoor. North end of Longboat Key, casual, great for a day exploring away from the mainland.
Greek, upscale casual, our favorite place for steak and fish, St Armand’s, indoor/outdoor. (****You must visit St Armand’s Circle for shopping and dining while here)
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Blu Kouzina
25 N Boulevard of the PresidentsGreek, upscale casual, our favorite place for steak and fish, St Armand’s, indoor/outdoor. (****You must visit St Armand’s Circle for shopping and dining while here)
Seafood and steak on Siesta Key, upscale.
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Summer House Steak & Seafood
149 Avenida MessinaSeafood and steak on Siesta Key, upscale.
The original Columbia Restaurant, located in theYbor City in Tampa, Florida, is the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Florida. It is also the oldest Spanish restaurant in the United States and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world. The food here is authentic and delicious. Favorites include the 1905 salad and their Sangrias. The very best espresso martinis.
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Columbia Restaurant
411 St Armands CirThe original Columbia Restaurant, located in theYbor City in Tampa, Florida, is the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Florida. It is also the oldest Spanish restaurant in the United States and the largest Spanish restaurant in the world. The food here is authentic and delicious. Favorites include the 1905 salad and their Sangrias. The very best espresso martinis.
Upscale Italian, wood fire pizza and cocktails in the heart of downtown, al fresco dining
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Cafe Epicure
1298 N Palm AveUpscale Italian, wood fire pizza and cocktails in the heart of downtown, al fresco dining
Upscale Italian, wood fire pizza and cocktails in the heart of downtown.
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Clasico Cafe Bar
1341 Main StUpscale Italian, wood fire pizza and cocktails in the heart of downtown.
Authentic French Bistro. Serving Classic French cuisine in a rustic provençal atmosphere. They offer a spacious outdoor dining area with a beautiful shady oak tree and illuminating string lights. The artisan bakery and the quality of thier pastries will have you feeling like you are in the heart of Paris. They have recieved many awards from Best French Restaurant to Best French bakery. Located on Main street - Downtown Sarasota.
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C'est La Vie
1553 Main StAuthentic French Bistro. Serving Classic French cuisine in a rustic provençal atmosphere. They offer a spacious outdoor dining area with a beautiful shady oak tree and illuminating string lights. The artisan bakery and the quality of thier pastries will have you feeling like you are in the heart of Paris. They have recieved many awards from Best French Restaurant to Best French bakery. Located on Main street - Downtown Sarasota.
British pub on the bay offering beer-battered hot dogs & other bar eats plus live music. Great views of Longboat Pass.
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The Old Salty Dog City island
1601 Ken Thompson PkwyBritish pub on the bay offering beer-battered hot dogs & other bar eats plus live music. Great views of Longboat Pass.
Airport
Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport is located within three jurisdictions: Sarasota County, the city limits of Sarasota, and Manatee County, in the United States' state of Florida. Owned by the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority, it is 3 miles north of downtown Sarasota and 6 miles south of Bradenton.
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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
6000 Airport CirSarasota–Bradenton International Airport is located within three jurisdictions: Sarasota County, the city limits of Sarasota, and Manatee County, in the United States' state of Florida. Owned by the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority, it is 3 miles north of downtown Sarasota and 6 miles south of Bradenton.